AIBU to ask what object you use for a different purpose?

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I've currently got a large tub of Sudocrem propping open my sliding sash window because it won't stay up on its own!

Must look delightful to passers by.

Has anyone got any other suggestions on how to multi purpose things?

And add yet more plastic to landfill, along with the expense?

I used to use liners my kids nappies.
You just hold the liner over the toilet and drop the poo in it, then bin the liner.👍

Incense stick holder/back scratcher

I store mine in an old draw-string carrier sack which is meant to hold a fold-up camping chair. The chair ripped and had to be thrown away but the bag was perfect. It's a great size for rolls of wrapping paper and almost holds itself upright independently. It's such easy access and doesn't fall all over the place it's great!

The only problem is there's still a picture of a camping chair and sometimes I forget it doesn't contain the chair and wonder why on earth someone put a camping chair in the cupboard under the stairs instead of garden shed! 🙈

If you fill the spray bottle with some very dilute fabric softener, you can just leave the garments on hangers, spray liberally and smooth with your hands. No need to iron.

My ex used my best plates and kitchen trays for his seedlings - they never came up good again after (ingrained black dirt and limescale) and he lost interest in using them once the seedlings got planted out or repotted, so my stuff got ruined despite my request and my helpful purchase of proper trays for this purpose 😠

Scouring with white vinegar and an old toothbrush should restore their brilliance, WhatANewb.

A small oval Pyrex roasting dish as the cat's water bowl. He drinks so much more since we switched from a round bowl!

We have Velcro attached nets over our windows to stop cats getting out / bugs getting in. For the one over the kitchen sink that I can't reach I have to use a fork to undo the Velcro at the corner and lift it up, then a walking stick handle to hook over the window handle to open and close it.

@tomorrowalready , funnily enough, we stayed recently at a massive place in France belonging to a relative of dh - it has a laundry room with 2 washers and dryers - plus a helper who does it all - and one of those really fancy irons and ironing boards, plus an ironing machine for all the sheets from umpteen bedrooms.

I went to iron something of mine - and lo, hanging right beside the fancy ironing board was a spray bottle the same as mine!!

I think there would be a massive market for remote controlled windows over the sink! I know it's traditional to have the sink under a window but it is pretty inconvenient. Not only is it difficult to open but also difficult to clean. I used to climb on the worktop to clean mine. My next house will have the sink against a blank wall.

Also: nappy scraping MNetters, I salute you! Thank you for helping to save the planet. Nobody has yet suggested using an old bank card though....

Oh bless you! I had to ask as never had to thankfully get one from our girl!!

To add: getting a urine sample from a dog is many, many orders of magnitude less traumatic than getting a stool sample from a teenager.

A mop to clean the bath. Squeegee for after the shower and an old credit card to scrape excess flour/pastry after baking - also used to scrape play dough off the table.

I tried the specific bag clips and didn't get on with them so bought household pegs for this specific purpose (I don't have a washing line). Sent sons off to uni with their own supplies and they're all still being used now 10 years later.
I also use kitchen tongs for items stored on top of cupboards - the spare foil, cling film and kitchen towel and the top shelf of a couple of cupboards. If I can't get them that way I call for help or have to get the step stool out!
I also use washing up liquid for stain removal before washing. Great for grass, blood, tomato etc and always have some on hand.

I use an apple corer/slicer to cut up potatoes for wedges.

The fly swatter reaches Hot Wheels that roll under the sofa.
Gü ramekins are used as paint pots.
Big blue Ikea bag is for dirty laundry.

Yes, this post begs so many questions!

In my case, or DH's case, anything in the kitchen can also be - and is - used in the garden 🙄

I see you 😉

Yep, I have one of those. Idea nicked from a pub garden.

This is genius, am stealing this idea!!

I replaced my broken backscratchers handle with a chopstick

I use a body bag to store spare duvets, toppers, pillows, sleeping bags etc in the loft. DDs ex bf was horrified when they were rooting stuff out for camping.
Also use DDs old Moses basket for wrapping paper, bows, tags, ties and assorted shyte stuff. It's shoved on top of a high cupboard & various kitchen implements employed to manoeuvre it down. Yes, I too have steps.

Wonder if that would work for teeth??

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I've got one! I use silicone door wedges on either side of my washing machine in its cubby hole to (mostly) stop it moving when the spin cycle is on. I know when I overfill the machine they aren't quite enough but most of the time it's fine. Same wedges are either side of the cover of my boiler to stop it sounding like aircraft taking off!